Les Têtes Brulées are a
Cameroonian band known for a mellow
pop version of the
bikutsi dance music. Their name literally means the burnt heads in
French, but more likely is meant to imply mindblown or hot heads. They first rose to prominence in the
1980s, and quickly became the most well-known bikutsi band, at home and abroad. However, many critics and fans of the genre did not like their easy-going, pop sound, and the band saw some criticism. They became known for their distinctive costumes, shaved heads and brightly painted bodies, which were meant to evoke traditional
Beti scarification.
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